APPLE VALLEY — LifeStream’s next scheduled blood drive will come with a unique gift in return for donations: A gas card and a ticket to Raging Waters.

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, the LifeStream mobile blood van will be at the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center, 21101 Dale Evans Parkway in Apple Valley. While supplies last, donors will receive a $15 gas card and a free ticket voucher to Raging Waters in San Dimas.

Donors also will receive a free cholesterol screening and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points that donors can redeem for complimentary items. In addition, donors 18 to 44 may register for Be The Match bone marrow screening free of charge.

Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood. Those who are 15 and 16 years of age must provide LifeStream with written parental consent. Prospective donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors receive a free mini-physical as part of the donation process.

Donating blood takes about an hour.

For more information, call LifeStream at 800-TRY-GIVING (879-4484).

Submit photos for community calendar contest

APPLE VALLEY — People who live, work, volunteer or attend school in Apple Valley are eligible to submit entries that highlight healthy attributes the town offers its residents and neighbors.

The “Healthy Apple Valley”themed contest is open to adults and children and recognition will be given in both professional and amateur categories. Selected contest entries may be published in the 2015 community calendar.

New this year to the calendar contest is #MyAppleValleyCA. Shutterbugs are encouraged to find the most engaging mobile photos and post them to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter and use #MyAppleValleyCA.

Submission forms must be turned in for each entry and are available at www.AppleValley. org under the Public Information Department or by request at Town Hall or by calling 760-240-7000, ext. 7072.

Entries are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 1 at Town Hall or via email to engeron@applevalley.org.

Concerts in the Courtyard to start Thursday

APPLE VALLEY — The weekly Concerts in the Courtyard series presented in September features High D Boys performing folk/ comedy tunes.

The free concerts are hosted from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays in The Courtyard at Apple Valley Commons Shopping Center, northwest corner of Highway 18 and Dale Evans Parkway.